MERV 13 media filtration
The workhorse for wildfire smoke season: captures fine particles including smoke, dust and pollen. Fitted in a proper cabinet with a gasketed seal, so air passes through the media instead of around it.
Whole-home filtration for smoke, dust and pollen
Air Purifier Installation in Fort Collins, CO
A portable air purifier cleans one room. A whole-home purifier, fitted into your ductwork, filters every cubic foot of air the system moves — which in Fort Collins matters most in two seasons: wildfire smoke season in summer, and the dusty, pollen-heavy shoulder seasons either side of it. The right system is MERV 13 or HEPA filtration for particles plus activated carbon for the gases in smoke, sized so it does not strangle your blower. DNA Refrigeration Heating & Cooling installs whole-home air purification across Fort Collins. Call (970) 932-2324 any time.
About this service
What air purifier installation in Fort Collins really involves
A whole-home purifier is a filter cabinet or media system fitted into the ductwork, usually at the air handler, with a filter media chosen for the house and a housing that can be serviced without dismantling the system. The installation is straightforward; the sizing is where it succeeds or fails.
The Fort Collins sizing question is airflow. A MERV 13 filter captures far more fine particulate than a standard filter — which is exactly what wildfire smoke demands — but it also adds resistance. Fitted to an undersized return in a pre-1990 home, it can cut airflow enough to freeze an evaporator coil or overheat a furnace. That is why we measure airflow and return capacity before choosing the media, and why we will recommend a larger filter cabinet, a return modification, or a bypass HEPA arrangement where a simple drop-in would do harm. The second local fact is what filtration cannot do: it does not remove radon — Larimer County averages 7.8 pCi/L, and radon needs testing and mitigation as its own job — and a UV light does not remove smoke. Activated carbon is the part that handles smoke gases; particle filtration alone leaves the smell behind. The Cameron Peak Fire in 2020, at 208,663 acres the largest in Colorado history, is the reason smoke filtration is a service line here rather than a paragraph.
- ✓ MERV 13 / HEPA sized to your airflow
- ✓ Activated carbon for smoke gases
- ✓ No radon claims — filters do not remove radon
- ✓ Open 24 hours — call any time, day or night
What's included
What our air purifier installation includes
A purifier should clean the air in every room without costing you airflow or comfort. Here is what goes into that.
HEPA where it fits
True HEPA captures the finest particles, but it needs either a bypass arrangement or a system designed for it. We explain where HEPA is the right call and where a MERV 13 media filter does the same job with less resistance.
Activated carbon stage
Smoke is not just particles — it carries gases and odours that a particle filter cannot catch. An activated carbon stage handles that part, and it is the difference between air that tests clean and air that smells clean too.
Airflow first, always
Before any media is chosen we measure supply and return airflow and check the filter's pressure drop. A purifier that chokes the system is worse than no purifier at all, and it is the most common installation mistake we see.
Sealed cabinet and duct connections
A filter cabinet that leaks around its edges is a decoration. We seal the cabinet and its duct connections so the air you paid to filter actually passes through the media.
Filter schedule you can follow
Smoke season loads filters fast. We leave a replacement schedule matched to your house and your filter, and we note the size and type so the next filter is a five-minute job, not a research project.
How it works
How our air purifier installation process works
Call (970) 932-2324 any time. Tell us what is driving the decision — smoke smell in summer, dust, allergies, a new baby, a renovation — and we will ask about the house and the system.
We measure airflow, check return capacity and filter size, and look at the ductwork. This decides whether a media cabinet, a bypass HEPA or a return modification is the right answer.
You get a written quote naming the filtration level, the carbon stage where it applies, and the airflow numbers it is based on. We explain what each level captures and what it does not — including radon, which no filter removes.
The cabinet or bypass unit is fitted, sealed and connected, the media is installed, and the system is run and tested for airflow and pressure drop.
We show you how to change the filter, leave the size and type written down, and set out the replacement schedule for smoke season and the rest of the year.
STEP 01Call and describe the problem
Call (970) 932-2324 any time. Tell us what is driving the decision — smoke smell in summer, dust, allergies, a new baby, a renovation — and we will ask about the house and the system.
Tools & methods
Tools and methods we use on every job
Airflow measurement
Supply and return airflow checked before and after installation, so filtration never costs you comfort.
Pressure-drop testing
The filter's resistance measured in place, confirming the system can push air through it at rated capacity.
Duct leakage testing
Leakage measured so filtered air reaches the rooms instead of escaping into the attic or crawlspace.
Media filter cabinets
Gasketed cabinets in the right size for the system, so air passes through the media instead of around it.
Bypass HEPA units
HEPA filtration on a bypass loop for homes that need the finest capture without the pressure drop of in-line HEPA.
Activated carbon modules
Gas-phase filtration stages for smoke odour and volatile compounds.
Real results
Air purification, home by home in Fort Collins
Fort Collins homes
Smoke-season filtration in an Old Town bungalow
Old Town's pre-1930 homes were built for open windows, and many still cool with evaporative coolers that need those windows open. During smoke season that is a direct pipe for smoke into the house. A sealed, filtered system changes the equation — but only if the filtration fits ductwork that was retrofitted decades ago.
What good work addresses: measuring return capacity and airflow first, then fitting MERV 13 plus activated carbon in a cabinet the system can actually breathe through, so smoke season means closed windows and clean air.
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Dust and pollen in a Midtown ranch
Midtown's 1950s–1970s ranches sit under mature trees and near busy streets, and their ductwork has had decades to accumulate dust. Every cooling season stirs it up again, and a standard thin filter catches almost none of it.
What good work addresses: a media filter cabinet with a proper seal, plus a duct assessment so the filtered air is not leaking out before it reaches the rooms.
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New-home filtration in the Harmony Corridor
Large, tight two-storey homes along Harmony Corridor are well sealed against the outside — which means whatever gets inside stays inside. Dust from construction, renovation or simply living accumulates, and the house needs filtration that works with its high-efficiency system rather than against it.
What good work addresses: sizing the media to the system's rated airflow and fitting a cabinet that can be serviced easily, with a filter schedule the homeowner can actually follow.
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Air purification questions we answer every week
Filtration is simple in principle and easy to get wrong in practice. These are the questions that decide whether it works.
Ask a pro →Will an air purifier help with wildfire smoke?
Yes, if it is the right kind: MERV 13 or HEPA for the particles, plus activated carbon for the gases. A UV light does not remove smoke, and a portable unit cleans one room. Whole-home filtration treats the air the whole system moves.
Will a better filter choke my system?
It can, if it is fitted without checking airflow. A MERV 13 filter adds resistance, and on an undersized return that can freeze a coil or overheat a furnace. We measure airflow first and fit the cabinet to the system, not the other way round.
Does an air purifier remove radon?
No. No filter, purifier or UV device removes radon. Larimer County averages 7.8 pCi/L against the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L, and radon needs testing and mitigation as its own job.
What about a UV light for my HVAC?
A UV light can help keep a coil clean, but it does not remove smoke, dust or radon, and it is not a substitute for filtration. We will say so plainly rather than sell it as an air purifier.
Proof you can check
How HVAC licensing works in Fort Collins
- HVAC work in Fort Collins is licensed by the City of Fort Collins, not the state — Colorado licenses only electricians and plumbers at state level. Fort Collins licenses HVAC contractors through the City — ask us for our licence details when you call.
- Refrigerant handling follows EPA Section 608 rules as a general industry requirement.
- 5.0 ★ (23 Google reviews) — all 23 reviews are 5-star.
- Open 24 hours · 7 days a week — 2757 Sternwheeler Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80524.
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What Fort Collins customers say
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“We had a great experience working with this company. From the beginning, they have been incredibly open and helpful. They took the time to explain everything clearly, answer our questions, and genuinely work with us rather than simply trying to sell us a service. We really appreciate the effort they put into helping us find the best option for our situation. Highly recommend!!”
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“Professional,reliable, honest, and friendly service. Owner operator was top level with his knowledge and skill. Dennis runs a solid business that I most definitely highly recommend.”
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MERV 13 or HEPA filtration for the smoke particles, plus activated carbon for the gases and odour. A UV light does not remove smoke. Whole-home filtration, fitted into the ductwork, treats all the air the system moves — a portable unit treats one room.
Not if it is fitted properly. The risk is airflow: a high-efficiency filter adds resistance, and on an undersized return that can freeze a coil. We measure airflow and return capacity before choosing the media, and fit a larger cabinet or a bypass arrangement where needed.
No. Larimer County's official radon average is 7.8 pCi/L against the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L, and no filter, purifier or UV device removes radon. Radon needs testing and mitigation as its own job.
It depends on the media and the season. In wildfire smoke season filters load much faster and should be checked monthly; outside smoke season, a media filter typically lasts several months. We leave a written schedule matched to your filter and your house.
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Cleaner air in every room: (970) 932-2324
Tell us what you are breathing — smoke, dust, pollen — and we will measure your airflow, size the filtration to your system, and install it properly. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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Call (970) 932-2324 any time, day or night. We are open 24 hours, 7 days a week, from 2757 Sternwheeler Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80524. Phone is the way to reach us — there is no email address for the business, so call any time, day or night — we are open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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